Sam and Marlena both attended college at UW-Madison, one year apart. But it wasn't some mutual class or club that brought them together. It was that wild dating app known as TINDER.

Marlena swiped right on Sam, his photo showing a cute little nerd playing the piano. Sam quickly swiped right on Marlena, her bio stating she loved Keanu Reeves films and her motorcycle. Sam asked her out on a date after only a few short message exchanges, and the two met at Tutto's for Italian on a Monday after classes.

The date clearly went well because now they're getting married! They instantly hit it off, and Marlena's close friends (and current bridesmaids) Erica and Carley spied on the two as they had their first date. Apparently they both walked past and Marlena was too enraptured to even notice them walk by. The date ended with Sam buying Starbucks, a true romantic gesture. Erica later said it was "the happiest" she had seen Marlena in a while.

It only got better from there! Sam and Marlena were quickly inseparable, spending almost every day together. 6 months later they recreated their first date and Sam asked Marlena to marry him. She surprisingly said yes, and now the couple is ecstatic to share this special day with YOU, Sam and Marlena's lovely friends and family. Thanks for reading their sappy Tinderella story ♥

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